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Wilton School District,
Wilton, CT
School Type: Public
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School Setting: Suburban
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Level: K-12
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School Design: Traditional
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Content Presented By:
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National Awards Program for Model Professional Development
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Background Context
Demographics
The Wilton, Connecticut (PreK-12) School District serves a predominately professional/managerial community with a high percentage of commuters to nearby New York City. This affluent suburban area has a high concentration of college-educated residents; there are high community expectations for education, together with a strong local support for the continuing professional development of teachers. The district comprises five schools with an enrollment of 3,100 students.
Student Ethnic/Racial Composition:
94% White (not Hispanic)
3% Asian or Pacific Islander
1% African American
1% Hispanic
Limited English Proficient Students (2 languages): 0.2%
Qualify for free/reduced lunch: 0.5%
Receive special education services: 13%
Background
- A district professional development plan was developed beginning in 1990 that aligned a series of district-sponsored activities to district goals. Math and science were the areas of initial emphasis.
- Wilton schools serve a community with very high expectations for education. As a consequence, both standards and rewards reflect the competitive nature of the surrounding communities. The district fosters an ethic of continuous personal improvement. Teaching positions in the Wilton schools are highly contested. There were more than 800 applicants last year.
- A lengthened workweek, moving from 37.5 to 40 hours, reflects a commitment to the importance of ongoing professional development. It also creates a means to sustain professional development activities across the school year.
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